Barley Muffins with Apple and Cashew Pieces

Muffins are one of my favorite quick breads to make because they are easy to make and there are endless possibilities to keep your taste buds interested. There is nothing like a nice basketful of muffins to provide nourishment throughout the day. Not only do they make for a quick breakfast, they are a wonderful portable snack to take to work for break time and when I am hungry in the evening but fussy about what I might want, muffins will usually do the trick. In this case, I wanted something a little different and incorporated some barley and cashews, along with apples, that make up the fruit component, for an especially nourishing and healthy alternative to store-bought sugar-filled cakes masquerading as muffins as I know them. Not...



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